ETMD EP

LEARN FROM THE HEART OF EU IP KNOWLEDGE

The EUIPO Trade Mark and Design Education Programme (ETMD EP) is established as an Education Programme within the EUIPO, whose objective is to increase the knowledge of the legal framework of European Union trade marks and Community designs, in particular proceedings and practices of the EUIPO within the community of intellectual property professionals currently practising.

The ETMD EP aims to create a network of trained IP professionals who will possess advanced knowledge of the EUIPO’s practice and tools, thus facilitating the procedures they initiate before the EUIPO.

ETMD EP Announcement edition 2022-2023 [PDF]


ETMD EP for Paralegals	ETMD EP for Practitioners
19 September 2022 – 24 March 2023 (80 tuition hours)	Next edition planned for 2023/2024 (150 tuition hours)
5 hours/week dedication	5 hours/week dedication
max. 60 participants	max. 60 participants
Tuition fee: 750 EUR	Tuition fee: 1 500 EUR
Application: 01 - 30 June 2022	Application: June 2023 (to be confirmed)
English	English
Intermediate level	Advanced level
Module exams (written)	Final examination (written and oral)
EUIPO certificate awarded	EUIPO certificate awarded
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“I have to say that I have learned a lot of useful things from the course. I found the whole course very interesting and there were things I learned in each module. Of course, I have already and will recommend the course to other colleagues”

ETMD EP 2021/2022

Susanne Ferstl , Trademark and Design Paralegal, Germany

“The course has given me much needed knowledge, and also a professional advantage in developing my overall IP skills and career opportunities within the company.”

ETMD EP 2021/2022

Petter Andrésen , Patent Administrator, Norway

“The course gave me the practical foundation that was missing in my career. I found several aspects of the program admirable. I totally recommend this course. Do not hesitate to ask questions, look around, get out of your comfort zone and take advantage of the international community that the ETMD EP offers to you”

ETMD EP 2021/2022

Camila Fernandes Sampaio , Attorney, Brazil

“You will have the opportunity to refresh your practices before the Office, to learn about the last amendments, the new Case-law, last amendments of rules of the Boards of Appeals, the new Guidelines.”

ETMD EP 2019/2020

Gabriel Marin, professional representative, Spain

“I strongly consider that the ETMD EP has sharpen up my skills and knowledge in the field of the EU TM and Designs from both, legal and practical prospective This course is definitely worth a try and should be put high on trade marks practitioners agenda. Good luck to everyone.”

ETMD EP 2019/2020

Konstantin Tahtadzhiev, professional representative, Bulgaria

“I felt this is a really useful course, with lots of practical exercises, lots of case law and the most up to the minute guidance on what would be the best for our clients. I found that invaluable.”

ETMD EP 2018/2019

Mary White, professional representative, Ireland

“It is really helpful because we received insight and after the information, all these useful tasks for practicing our job every day. We had the chance to be in touch with examiners, with distinct colleagues from all over Europe.”

ETMD EP 2018/2019

Claudia Giusi Crisci, professional representative, Italy